2026 Texas candidates
The following candidates ran for office in the Texas March 3, 2026 election. You can click on any of the offices below to learn more about the candidates running.
You can also find a personalized list of candidates that will be on your ballot by clicking here.
Dallas County Criminal Court at Law Judge, Democratic Primary
1 candidate
Handles various misdemeanors and criminal appeals from local courts.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Public Safety
Dallas County Clerk, Republican Primary
1 candidate
Serves as clerk of county court and commissioners court.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Election Oversight
Dallas Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 1, Democratic Primary
1 candidate
Presides over civil cases and fine-only misdemeanor cases.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Policing
Dallas Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 2, Republican Primary
1 candidate
Presides over civil cases and fine-only misdemeanor cases.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Policing
Deaf Smith Criminal District Attorney, Republican Primary
1 candidate
Represents the state and victims of cases in district courts.
How this impacts you
Victim Assistance
Policing
Denton Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 1, Republican Primary
2 candidates
Presides over civil cases and fine-only misdemeanor cases.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Policing
Denton County Judge, Republican Primary
1 candidate
Leads your county’s policy-making board.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Election Oversight
Denton Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 6, Republican Primary
1 candidate
Presides over civil cases and fine-only misdemeanor cases.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Policing
Denton Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 1, Democratic Primary
1 candidate
Presides over civil cases and fine-only misdemeanor cases.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Policing
Denton County Commissioner, District 2, Democratic Primary
1 candidate
Member of your county governing board
